[RTTY] message speed calculation

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

A good estimate is the number of characters x 0.165 seconds. 
Each number/punctuation/space counts as TWO characters (this 
gives an approximate correction for unshift on space). 

If your software uses two stop bits instead of 1.5 stop bits, 
use 0.176 seconds.  

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 



> -----Original Message-----
> From: rtty-bounces at contesting.com 
> [mailto:rtty-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Glanc
> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 6:55 PM
> To: RTTY at contesting.com
> Subject: [RTTY] message speed calculation
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I just returned from the 15th CCF/OHDXF Conference in Riga,
> 
> where RTTY contesting was one of the main topics.
> 
> In one of the discussions we were trying to calculate the
> 
> theoretical maximum rate in a RTTY contest traffic.
> 
> I remember I have seen a simple calculator where you've put
> 
> your message in and it calculated the time needed for transmission.
> 
> However I am not able to find it now.
> 
> Is there anybody who can help me ?
> 
>  
> 
> 73's  Daniel / OK1DIG ( OL6X )
> 
>  
>